Floor Statements

Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendment with a further amendment.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with.

Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk on the motion to concur on the further amendment.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call be waived.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture vote occur at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13; further, that no further amendments or motions be in order, and that if cloture is invoked, all postcloture time expire at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14.

Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 909.

Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call be waived.

I ask unanimous consent that this cloture motion ripen following disposition of the motion to concur with respect to S. 140.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following nominations: Executive Calendar Nos. 1093 and 1094.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following nominations: Executive Calendar Nos. 694, 920, and 921.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 1077.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nomination be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following nominations: Executive Calendar Nos. 1031, 1032, 1057, 1097, 1098, 1100, and 1101.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar No. 1111.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nomination be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 1105.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nomination be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 1126.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nomination be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: PN2386.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nomination be printed in the Record.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar Nos. 1130 to 1133 and all nominations placed on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, and Navy; that the nominations be confirmed and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Mr. President, I would like to take a moment to recognize the 50th anniversary of one of the great economic development organizations in my home State, the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, KHIC. Throughout 22 counties in southeastern Kentucky, this community development institution provides the necessary assistance to groups by bringing new opportunities to the region.

Since its creation in 1968, the KHIC claims a remarkable record of financial investment and job creation. In fulfillment of its founding mission, the organization has invested more than $350 million and helped create or maintain approximately 22,000 jobs. A significant amount of the KHIC's success has occurred in Promise Zones, federally designated regions of high poverty. I applaud organizations that are able to encourage economic growth in the areas of greatest need, and I am especially proud of the KHIC for doing just that.

To accomplish its goals, the KHIC focuses its efforts on four main areas: providing loans and giving equity investments, building housing solutions and driving innovation. The KHIC collaborates with experienced entrepreneurs and community leaders who offer guidance and support to a wide variety of small businesses in this region, and it is easy to see the half-century of success that has resulted.

I have proudly supported the KHIC's work in its applications for competitive Federal grants. Much to my delight, their programming has been awarded Federal grant resources to bolster its successful work in Kentucky. I will continue to work with the KHIC and other groups to make a difference in our Commonwealth.

It is my privilege to congratulate the men and women of the KHIC for their golden anniversary. Under the leadership of the chairman of the board of directors William Singleton and president and CEO Jerry Rickett, the people of southeastern Kentucky have strong advocates working tirelessly on their behalf. In particular, I want to thank Jerry Rickett for his many years of outstanding work for the people of southeastern Kentucky. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the KHIC and its staff and supporters, as the organization celebrates 50 years of accomplishment. Along with my Senate colleagues, I wish them the best and look forward to the KHIC's many future successes.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 523, H.R. 1037.

Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.